Montpelier

From the Office of Governor Scott:

The Scott Administration will hold a series of briefings for legislators over the next two weeks on a range of issues that are important to Vermont communities. The briefings will provide an efficient overview of major issue areas that the Governor will prioritize this session and allow for an open exchange between executive and legislative branch officials. One goal is to provide lawmakers the opportunity to communicate with and hear from Administration officials on topics that are important to them and their constituents, but may not fall under their committee’s jurisdiction.

Chittenden County Representative Joey Donovan sits down with Jake Perkinson of Vermont Governor Phil Scott's Marijuana Commission to address changing attitudes and legalities around cannabis.

Migrant Justice holds a press conference and rally to welcome home two migrant worker rights activists, Enrique “Kike” Balcazar and Zully Palacios, who were just released from costudy after detainment and arrest by U.S. Immigration and Custom's Enforcement (ICE) officials earlier this month, and also to speak on the status of the third Migrant Justice activist also arrested and still in detention, Alex Carillo. In addition, the organization was presented with the National Education Association's César Chávez Acción y Compromiso Human and Civil Rights Award. Following the press conference and award presentation, a vigil was held outside the offices.

For more info visit: migrantjustice.net

https://www.cctv.org/watch-tv/programs/public-march-support-detained-migrant-worker-activists

https://www.cctv.org/watch-tv/programs/migrant-justice-march-montpelier-free-migrant-worker-activists

An estimated 15,000 people came out for the Women's March on Montpelier.

In solidarity with all the women who will march on Washington, Vermonters meet at Montpelier High School and march to the Statehouse to send a message to our new president-elect.

In solidarity with our partners and children for the protection of our rights, our safety, our health, and our families -- recognizing that our vibrant and diverse communities are the strength of our country.